Flint City Councilman Eric Mays contests recount request

First Ward Flint City Councilman Eric Mays bows his head as he is introduced during a ceremony for council members to receive the oath of office on Monday, Nov., 11, 2013, at city hall. MLive.com File Photo

In her request, Brown alleged "underhanded activities" at polling spots.

“I believe it’s only fair that a recount is conducted,” she wrote.

Mays said it sounds more like Brown is arguing a lawsuit.

“These are…circuit court type allegations not ‘recount’ stuff,” Mays wrote in the objection he filed on Monday, Nov. 18. “Since these are false and does not effectively effect the ‘count’ I object to the requested ‘recount.’”

Elections officials have not said when the next Genesee County Board of Canvassers will meet to hear Mays’ objection and decide if it’s warranted.

The board has five days to rule on Mays’ objection following the hearing. If the board rules against Mays, a recount will take place on the second business day following the board’s decision, in accordance with state law.